About the role
Reliability Engineer
Location: Bennettsville, SC, US, 29512
Department: Engineering (EN00)
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Bennettsville, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Reliability Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and leading asset reliability strategies that maximize equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life in a demanding pulp and paper manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving the performance and efficiency of mechanical systems through the application of reliability engineering principles, advanced maintenance strategies, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Working closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and planning teams, the Reliability Engineer will implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs, manage condition‑based monitoring technologies, and lead root cause investigations. The role also supports capital projects, drives asset criticality assessments, and promotes continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs, and improve production reliability.
This position requires a hands‑on, results‑oriented professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in an industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of precision, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability.
- Champion Root Cause Problem Elimination (RC) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively address equipment failures.
- Manage and optimize condition‑based monitoring programs, including vibration, infrared, oil analysis, and ultrasound technologies.
- Establish and maintain robust systems and tools that enable maintenance and operations teams to monitor and interpret equipment and process health data effectively.
- Optimize maintenance strategies using asset criticality and reliability data to focus efforts on high‑impact equipment.
- Analyze failure data and trends to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of maintenance activities aligned with reliability goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on reliability tools, CMMS platforms, and emerging technologies.
- Develop and deliver training and communications to enhance reliability awareness and engagement among maintenance and operations personnel.
- Monitor and report on key reliability and maintenance KPIs, such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
- Partner with capital project teams to embed maintainability and reliability into new equipment and systems.
- Lead improvements that enhance equipment reliability, process performance, safety, product quality, cost efficiency, and working conditions.
- Actively participate in mill‑wide projects and cross‑functional initiatives that support plant‑wide success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within manufacturing or heavy industrial environments (pulp and paper experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCFA, CMMS systems, and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies:
- Proven leadership and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Highly self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while taking ownership of results.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective at leading and influencing cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient with reliability engineering tools, CMMS platforms, and data analysis systems.
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness‑for‑duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
Nearest Major Market: Florence
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.
About the role
Reliability Engineer
Location: Bennettsville, SC, US, 29512
Department: Engineering (EN00)
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Bennettsville, (South Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Reliability Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and leading asset reliability strategies that maximize equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset life in a demanding pulp and paper manufacturing environment. This role focuses on improving the performance and efficiency of mechanical systems through the application of reliability engineering principles, advanced maintenance strategies, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Working closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and planning teams, the Reliability Engineer will implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs, manage condition‑based monitoring technologies, and lead root cause investigations. The role also supports capital projects, drives asset criticality assessments, and promotes continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reduce maintenance costs, and improve production reliability.
This position requires a hands‑on, results‑oriented professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving in an industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of precision, preventive, and predictive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability.
- Champion Root Cause Problem Elimination (RC) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively address equipment failures.
- Manage and optimize condition‑based monitoring programs, including vibration, infrared, oil analysis, and ultrasound technologies.
- Establish and maintain robust systems and tools that enable maintenance and operations teams to monitor and interpret equipment and process health data effectively.
- Optimize maintenance strategies using asset criticality and reliability data to focus efforts on high‑impact equipment.
- Analyze failure data and trends to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to ensure timely and efficient execution of maintenance activities aligned with reliability goals.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on reliability tools, CMMS platforms, and emerging technologies.
- Develop and deliver training and communications to enhance reliability awareness and engagement among maintenance and operations personnel.
- Monitor and report on key reliability and maintenance KPIs, such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
- Partner with capital project teams to embed maintainability and reliability into new equipment and systems.
- Lead improvements that enhance equipment reliability, process performance, safety, product quality, cost efficiency, and working conditions.
- Actively participate in mill‑wide projects and cross‑functional initiatives that support plant‑wide success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering within manufacturing or heavy industrial environments (pulp and paper experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of RCM, FMEA, RCFA, CMMS systems, and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies:
- Proven leadership and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Highly self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while taking ownership of results.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective at leading and influencing cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient with reliability engineering tools, CMMS platforms, and data analysis systems.
You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness‑for‑duty test (for some positions).
Domtar is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.
To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.
Nearest Major Market: Florence
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
About Domtar
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 40 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is committed to turning sustainable wood fiber into everyday essential products.
Domtar est l'un des principaux fabricants privés de produits forestiers diversifiés, avec un effectif d'environ 14 000 employés répartis sur plus de 40 sites en Amérique du Nord. L'entreprise a une capacité annuelle de 9,1 millions de tonnes métriques de pâte, de papier, d'emballage et de papier tissu, ainsi qu'une capacité de production annuelle d'environ 3 milliards de pieds-planche de bois d'œuvre et d'autres produits du bois. Anciennement connu sous le nom de Paper Excellence Group, Domtar est composé des entreprises Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation et Produits forestiers Résolu.
Domtar est fière de son excellence opérationnelle, de ses produits durables, de haute qualité et rentables qui répondent aux besoins de ses clients à l'échelle mondiale et les dépassent. L'entreprise s'engage à transformer la fibre de bois durable en produits essentiels à la vie de tous les jours.